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2026 Subaru Forester TSBs

78 Technical Service Bulletins across 13 categories

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

17 bulletins
11035649

This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedure to be performed before the service manual.

11035648

This Bulletin provides parts ordering and service guidance when replacing passenger seat assemblies and other passenger...

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seat components.

11035646

This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for owner contact and a vehicle disclosure form.

11035645

This announcement provides WRH-26 recall information for customers.

11035640

This announcement provides information on a temporary process for addressing affected SSLP vehicles under the WRH-26...

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recall.

11034247

This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide removal and installation tips to be followed when working...

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with EyeSight Stereo Cameras.

11033069

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual...

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models.

11032039

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual...

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models.

11030561

This announcement provides information on the use of aftermarket services or tools for programming immobilizer...

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keys/fobs.

11030557

This bulletin contains additional information for recommended materials listed in the Service Manuals for individual...

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models.

11029324

Subaru of America, Inc.

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(Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester Vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and bracket.

11027995

Subaru of America, Inc.

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(Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester Vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and bracket.

11027986

This Subaru service and technical support line newsletter provides information on the next phase of TechShare.

11027094

This announcement is to inform that Subaru of American Inc.

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(Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles to replace the rear gate stay and bracket.

11027083

This Service Information Bulletin provides the Service Manual Correction to the diagnostic procedure for DTC B2A16...

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(Immobilizer Key Collation Diagnosis).

11025796

Subaru service article locator.

11025789

Subaru service article locator.

Body & Paint

13 bulletins
11037940

This bulletin provides paint code information for 2027 model year vehicles.

11037926

This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water intrusion from the...

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sunroof area.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

11036824

This bulletin announces the service procedures to be followed when encountering instances of water intrusion from the sunroof area.

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This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

11035633

Subaru of America, Inc.

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(Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).

11035629

This is an update to the safety recall and stop sale: WRF-26 Forester Power Moonroof Glass Adhesion.

11034249

This announcement is requesting retailer staff to retain the EyeSight protective hood covers from Generation 4 EyeSight...

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cameras.

11034236

Subaru of America, Inc.

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(Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly. (This is an revised version of the orignal bulletin.)

11033080

Subaru of America, Inc.

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(Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly.

11033076

Subaru of America, Inc.

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(Subaru) has initiated a safety recall for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles equipped with a power moonroof assembly.

11032028

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.

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(Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles that may be equipped with a rear door latch with a damaged micro switch.

11027989

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.

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(Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles that may be equipped with a rear door latch with a damaged micro switch.

11027980

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Subaru of America, Inc.

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(Subaru) is initiating a service program for certain 2026 model year Forester vehicles that may be equipped with a rear door latch with a damaged micro switch.

11025782

This Bulletin announces changes to the replacement procedure due to a design difference between Japan-produced bumpers...

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and SIA-produced bumpers.

Software & Calibration

9 bulletins
11037943

This announcement provides information on a new software update for the Midtronics Dss and DCA machines.

11037930

This announcement provides an update to all 2027 model year Subaru warranty coverages for wear items and adjustments.

11037923

This announcement provides an update to the WRH-26 certification label recall.

11036805

This Subaru announcement provides an update to the non-compliance recall WRH-26 Certification label.

11035661

WRH-26 Certification Label Non-Compliance Recall- Parts and SSLP Process Updates.

11035641

This announcement provides an update for retailer inventory affected by the WRH-26 non-compliance recall.

11035639

This announcement is to inform retailers of the non-compliance recall/stop sale parts update and repair procedure.

11027993

The purpose of this announcement is to communicate updates regarding the WRG-25 Rear Gate Stay Bracket Safety Recall.

11027981

This announcement has been created to address difficulties with software updates on Subaru Select Monitors with DST-010...

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interface firmware has been updated.

Other

9 bulletins
11037929

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

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This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

11036794

Techtips newsletter locator index.

11036789

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the proper exchange procedure.

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This is an revised version of the original bulletin

11035644

This announcement provides information on WRH-26 affected CPO and Used Vehicle Inventory.

11030567

This bulletin contains information to help when attempting to complete the STARLINK Telematics subscription process, an...

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Error Code 202 and / or 204 may occur preventing the process from completing successfully

11030555

This announcement provides part release information for the WRG-25 rear gate stay bracket.

11027983

This Bulletin provides information on the availability of a new auxiliary USB terminal designed to resolve intermittent...

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connectivity issues when connected via the USB port.

11027102

This announcement is to provide information on the repair procedure for vehicles in retailer inventory affected.

11027073

This bulletin contains illustrations of exchange components and their manufacturer as well as a description of the...

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proper exchange procedure.

Infotainment

8 bulletins
11037927

This bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.

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This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

11037920

"This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display (CID) to the...

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CCU, addressing reports of CID screen flickering."

11036813

This bulletin announces a design change to the cord assembly that connects the Center Infotainment Display (CID) to the...

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CCU, addressing reports of CID screen flickering.

11036803

This bulletin announces a reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation procedure to...

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optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed. This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

11036796

This Bulletin has been developed to outline the steps for gathering basic but essential information during diagnosis of Infotainment concerns.

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(This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

11035631

This bulletin provides instruction for use (FOTA) of a new reprogramming procedure to optimize the Denso Gen 4.5 Audio...

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and Navigation system utilized in the models listed. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin).

11027996

The following information announces reprogramming file availability and provides a software update installation...

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procedure to optimize the new Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

11025785

This bulletin announces reprogramming file that provides a software update installation procedure to optimize the new...

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Gen 4.5 Denso CP1.5 Audio and Navigation head units utilized in the models listed.

Transmission

5 bulletins
11037942

This announcement provides information on an enhancement of the TechShare CVT diagnostic assitance application.

11036814

This bulletin provides guidance when diagnosing chain slip, judder, shudder, and hesitation concerns on the TR580 model...

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CVT transmissions used in the models listed.

11036809

This Service Information Bulletin announces the release of a new diagnostic assistance application for TR690 and TR580 CVT-equipped vehicles.

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This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

11036804

This Announcement provides diagnostic assistance for CVT issues.

11033056

This announcement provides information on the remanufactured CVT transmission program.

Engine

5 bulletins
11034269

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon...

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deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

11034264

This bulletin provides updated parts information and a service procedure to follow for removing accumulated carbon...

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deposits from fuel injectors and internal engine components (e.g. intake valves and / or manifold, and combustion chambers). (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

11034246

This bulletin announces the elimination of oil spacers from both left- and right side camshaft carriers on FB2.5...

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engines.

11032040

This bulletin announces the service manual correction regarding clutch master cylinder reservoir service procedures.

11027982

This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for the STARLINK Remote Engine Start (RES).

Electrical

4 bulletins
11037938

"This Bulletin announces additional troubleshooting steps for the following DTCs: DTC C1956: RH Actuator Circuit DTC...

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C1957: LH Actuator Circuit"

11036807

This Service Information Bulletin outlines a systematic procedure for diagnosing parasitic draw (dark/standby current)...

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in vehicles experiencing battery drain when the ignition is off, leading to no-start conditions or frequent jump-starts.This is an revised version of the original bulletin.

11033051

This bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs B1571(REFERENCE CODE INCOMPATIBILITY IMMOBILIZER...

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CM TO ECM) and B1572(IMM CIRCUIT EXCEPT ANTENNA CIRCUIT) are detected by Keyless Access with Push Button Start(KACM).

11025780

This bulletin announces the service procedure for battery replacement on 2025MY Forester in the event of battery...

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replacement.

Hybrid & EV

2 bulletins
11035642

Subaru of America, Inc.

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(Subaru) has initiated a non-compliance recall for certain 2026 model yearCrosstrek Hybrid vehicles, 2025-2026 model year Forester & Forester Hybrid vehicles, and 2019- 2026 Ascent vehicles due to incorrect information listed on the certification label. (This is an revised version of the original bulletin.)

11027088

This bulletin announces a new diagnostic procedure for the wireless charger.

Tires & Wheels

2 bulletins
11032034

This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for vehicles exhibiting DTC B2A20.

11029347

This Service Information Bulletin was developed to provide interim guidance for 2026 model year vehicles exhibiting DTC...

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B2A20 with gen 4 Telematics.

HVAC & Climate

2 bulletins
11030560

This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance...

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concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.

11029329

This bulletin announces the new procedure and Warranty Fail Code for FirstTime air conditioning (A/C) performance...

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concerns possibly resulting from an undetected A/C refrigerant leak.

Lighting

1 bulletin
11032043

This bulletin announces the repair procures to be followed when encountering cases of loose fitment of the interior dome...

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lamp.

Steering

1 bulletin
11032035

This Bulletin provides the diagnostic procedures to be followed when addressing customer concerns of steering...

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wheel/vehicle body vibration when driving at highway speeds when tire/wheel balance is suspected.